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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.13, 840.06 and 343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.13, 840.06 and 343.59 is: 515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.13 : 840.06 = 343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.13/840.06 = 343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.13x = 840.06 × 343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.13x = 288,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,636.22/560.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.30

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